AI-Powered Skin Cancer Detection Device Developer Announces Commercialization Partnerships
On September 1, 2026, medical device company DermaSensor Inc. announced four new industry partnerships. DermaSensor is focused on early detection of skin cancer. DermaSensor’s website states: “The DermaSensor device is the...
Hosted Payloads and Exceptions to Patent Protection Under the U.S. Space Act
Key Takeaways: Companies relying on the U.S. Space Act for patent protection of inventions in orbit should be aware of exceptions to that Act that prevent such protection in certain...
Jeremiah Helm and Sean Murray Examine the Wyeth Decision and the Enablement Requirement in Law360
In the latest column in their monthly Law360 series on recent noteworthy Federal Circuit decisions, Knobbe Martens partners Jeremiah Helm and Sean Murray explore the court’s opinion in Wyeth LLC....
Aerospace Update | August 2026
Tripling Down on Space: U.S. Space Force Expands Launch Contracts to $17B, Raising the Stakes for IP Michael E. Salamy The Space Force’s decision to triple the size of its...
Ben Shiroma Featured in Am Law’s “How I Made Partner” Series
Knobbe Martens partner Ben Shiroma shared reflections on his path to becoming an IP litigation partner at the firm and his approach to long-term career growth in Am Law’s “How...
Life Science Update | August 2026
No “Duty to Innovate” – California’s Highest Court Finds Gilead Sciences Not Negligent for Delaying Release of Allegedly Safer HIV Drug Ari Feinstein & Rhett D. Ramsey California court holds...
Litigation Update | August 2026
Typos Cause Alkanes of Trouble Ben K. Shiroma & Ryan M. Newell A patentee could not argue that its provisional application provided written description support for its issued claims by arguing...
FDA Issues Discussion Paper Regarding Regulation of Generative AI-Enabled Medical Devices
Key Takeaway: The FDA’s recent discussion paper seeking feedback regarding the regulation of generative AI-enabled medical devices suggests that the FDA has focused on evaluating, monitoring, and regulating such devices...
The Problem with Defining the “Problem”: Federal Circuit Affirms Flexible Analogous-Art Analysis
NIELSEN COMPANY (US), LLC v. TVISION INSIGHTS, INC. Before Dyk, Reyna, and Bissoon (Chief District Judge for U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, sitting by designation). Appeal...
Patent Failed to Enable Dosage Claims
WYETH LLC V. ASTRAZENECA PHARMA. LP Before Lourie, Linn, and Hughes. Appeal from District Court for the District of Delaware. Summary: Patent claims were not enabled because the specification failed...
Five Knobbe Martens Partners Recognized in Benchmark Litigation “40 & Under” Guide
IRVINE, Calif., August 27, 2026 – Knobbe Martens is proud to share that five of the firm’s partners were named in the 2026 edition of Benchmark Litigation’s “40 & Under”...
Prosecution Statements Can Create Substantial Questions of Noninfringement at the Preliminary Injunction Stage
Ridge Corp., et al. v. Kirk NationaLease Co., et al. Before Dyk, Mayer, and Taranto. Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. Summary: A...
Preliminary Injunction Vacated Due to Claim Construction Errors
Socket Solutions, LLC v. Import Global, LLC Before Moore, Prost, and Seeborg. Appeal from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Summary: A preliminary injunction cannot stand...
Avoiding Greenwashing Claims: Litigation Risks and Regulatory Guidance
Key Takeaway: Energy companies that market their technologies as environmentally friendly should ensure the claims are accurate and consistent with regulatory guidance. Innovation in the energy industry is often driven...
Federal Circuit Sheds Light on “Skilled Searcher” Standard for IPR Estoppel
IRONBURG INVENTIONS LTD. v. VALVE CORPORATION Before Chen, Hughes, and Stark. Appeal from the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington. Summary: The Federal Circuit reversed and...
Managing IP Quotes Jarom Kesler On How Patent Examiner Analytics Can Shape USPTO Prosecution Strategy
Knobbe Martens partner Jarom Kesler discussed how U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) patent examiner statistics can inform patent prosecution strategy in a recent Managing Intellectual Property article. The article...
U.S. Patent Claim Strategies for In-Space Repair and Orbital Assembly Technologies
Key Takeaways: Given the territorial limitations of U.S. Patent Claims, patenting technology for in-space repair and assembly of orbital technology can be challenging. The following blog post discusses strategies for...
Dozens of Knobbe Martens Lawyers Recognized in 2027 Best Lawyers in America Guides
IRVINE, Calif., August 20, 2026 – Leading intellectual property law firm Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that more than 40 firm lawyers have been featured in the 2027 editions...
Federal Circuit Review | July 2026
July Federal Circuit Newsletter (Japanese) July Federal Circuit Newsletter (Chinese) PTAB May Revisit Issues Left Unresolved by Prior Appeal In Intellectual Pixels Limited v. Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Appeal...
FDA Approves First mRNA-Based Flu Vaccine, Highlighting Growing Patent Value in mRNA Platforms
Key Takeaway: The FDA’s approval of mFLUSIVA may indicate increased commercial and strategic value of mRNA vaccine patents. On August 5, 2026, Moderna announced that the U.S. Food and Drug...
Energy Update | July 2026
Solar Boom Highlights Importance of Robust IP Strategy Michael E. Salamy Solar has reached a historic milestone, surpassing coal in U.S. electricity generation as rising demand and record investment accelerate...
